Q: Andrea Hörzer, you are owner in the Josef Cocktail Bar in Vienna- what should we know about your bar?

Discover innovative cocktail culture in the heart of Vienna – in the middle of the historical old town center, the „Josef-Bar”, named after the grandfathers of the owners. Let yourself be inspired by contemporary and innovative cocktails, fine spirits and a small, exquisite wine selection. The ambiance of the bar is a mixture of Baroque and details of the 80s. Modern kitchen techniques and classics with a “twist” determine the signature cocktails. My Boyfriend Philipp and I realized a dream with the “Josef” and we are looking forward to opening the doors as hosts and bartenders for cocktail enthusiasts & aficionados.

Q: Chivas Regal selected 4 bartenders from Vienna to become Chivas Regal Whisky Brand Ambassadors this year – you are one of them, what does this mean to you?

It was really a pleasure for me to travel to Scotland and get to know Chivas Regal Whisky better. Because with this inspirations I can tell our guests more about Chivas.

Q: At the beginning of the project, you made a joint trip to Scotland to the origins of Chivas Regal Whisky what impressions and experiences did you gain there?

It was the first time for me in Scotland and it was a great experience, to meet the people behind Chivas. Scotland is such a beautiful country and I am very happy to visit this part of the world. The Chivas Regal Whisky Trip changed my mind about blended Scotch. It was a pleasure to taste a lot of Specials, which are not available in Austria.

Q: What is the ideal glass for Chivas Regal and what is the reason for it?

Q: You have created 2x signature cocktails with Chivas Regal 12yo and Chivas Regal 18yo, what was your idea behind these 2 cocktails?

My first drink is the „MARTHA KAISER“. I did a fat wash with Walker-Butter-Cookies. We saw this Company when we travelled to Speyside Cooperage and I like these Cookies. When you do a fat-wash, Chivas gets smoother and you taste the cookies. On top I did an Apple Calvados Espuma, because this Ingredients harmonize really good with Chivas 12y.

My second drink is called „WALD & WIESE“. I got the inspiration from the nice area and woods from Scotland. I took all ingredients for this drink from the wood. Homemade rose-hip-juice, hazelnut-sirup and a wood floor Essence. This Ingredients harmonize good with Chivas 18y.